Don’t miss this year’s musical tribute

Thursday, September 27, 2018, 5:30 pm

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Prairie Songs: Remembering Ántonia

A classic of American literature, My Ántonia by novelist Willa Cather was first published in 1918. To celebrate the anniversary, award-winning composer Brent Edstrom created a song-cycle based on the novel which follows two pioneer children coming of age on the Nebraskan prairie. The performance will feature Brent Edstrom on piano, tenor Scott Miller and violinist Tana Bachman-Bland.

Join us for an evening of music, literature, and history.

The evening begin at 5:30 pm with a reception including beer, wine and appetizers. The concert follows from 6:30 until 8:00 pm.

Performers

Brent Edstrom has been a faculty member of Whitworth University in Spokane since 1995. His compositions have been performed across the U.S. and Europe.

Scott Miller has multiple credits in opera, musical theater, and recital. He is a professor of music at Whitworth University in Spokane.

Tana Bachman-Bland has played violin and viola with a variety of organizations including the Spokane Symphony and the Spokane String Quartet. She teaches violin, viola, and guitar.

Location: Holy Wisdom Monastery, 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI

Cost: $50/adult
$20/child under 18
Includes the concert, appetizers and beverages

Wine pull back by popular demand

Participate in this year’s wine pull at Prairie Rhapsody! At a wine pull, individuals purchase a numbered cork that corresponds with a specific bottle of wine that is theirs to keep. Wines will vary from inexpensive, medium range to top quality bottles. Everyone wins!

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Holy Wisdom’s Big Read

To prepare for the Prairie Rhapsody concert, Holy Wisdom Monastery is offering a Big Read of My Ántonia by Willa Cather.

Read on your own, or join us for the Big Read discussion group:Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 pm August 15-September 19, 2018Upstairs at Common Ground, 2644 Branch St, Middleton
Discussions led by Kenny Kohberger and Rachel Olson. We will be reading 40 pages a week.

There is no charge for this program, however the good folks at Common Ground invite us to purchase a meal, snack, or beverage in exchange for use of their space. Come to a single session, or come to more—whatever works for you!